We who “told” 60,70 years ago were believed by some. But there were no resources, no one I told knew what to do, girls like me lived in shamed silence. Now, I stand with the newest pioneers of justice, of strength. Supporting and uplifted. We are at a new point in relationships. Trump and his cronies show us a most disgusting example, but…without them would we be as vocal, as active, as strong as we are today. Yes, even a cockroach can be useful. It says that it is time to rebuild, to restore. And we will do it together.

Unbelievably powerful post – and yes, I think the trees are moving. I am spitting with rage over this latest woman hating culture who is once again leaning towards their Patriarchal man’s innocence. I am taking it personally – very personally as just one of the millions (billions?) of women whose sexual assaults changed their lives – and even if a woman spoke up – which most of us didn’t – our “testimony” was never enough.

Marie, I put this incredible poem with credit to you on my FB timeline… would like to add the photo of the tree – will you tell me about this image and let me know how to copy it? It speaks to the poem in such a heartrending way. Thanks

Women and trees have been associated since the dawn of humankind – when they start moving the world will.

Thank you for speaking my pain, my rage. As a second wave feminist I wonder how far we have come. The #MeToo movement gives me hope, then I watch Dr. Ford’s testimony being totally dismissed and I rage. I also feel a deep sorrow and fear that Trumpism is winning. Yesterday Kavanaugh was parroting Trump and was applauded. I keep waiting for a tipping point and it doesn’t seem to appear. I now pray that Nov. 6th will be a victory against his hate and misogyny.

On this day, I re-member, I re-member everything from my past 60 years, not just the injustices and patriarchy-created humiliations and feeling that nothing will ever change, but also the moments of solidarity and truth and hope and rage and determination with people of all genders. What a wonderful poem – just want I needed today. May we all re-member together.